OPRY NEWS
Opry Country Classics Returns For Fall Run - Shows Run Now – Oct. 29
Nashville, TN — September 11, 2009
The hit new show Opry Country Classics presented by Cracker Barrel Old Country Store returns this fall for an eight-week run featuring the songs country music fans remember best and love most. Among the award-winning artists already scheduled for fall shows include are Moe Bandy, Terri Clark, Jimmy Dickens, Larry Gatlin, Vince Gill, Jamey Johnson, George Jones, Ray Price, Joe Stampley, Marty Stuart, Pam Tillis, and Tanya Tucker. The show, which debuted last spring, will again feature colorful storytelling and vintage video clips as well as performances of country classics by legends as well as many of today’s talented newcomers.
Among the season’s early highlights:
Sept. 17: A Salute to Hank Williams
Opry Country Classics marks his birthday with performances of songs written and inspired by the most influential singer/songwriter in country music history.
Among those appearing: Moe Bandy, Joe Stampley, Holly Williams
Sept. 24: A Salute to George Jones
Some of his biggest fans are also some of country music’s biggest stars. Country’s best salute Hall of Famer George Jones before the Possum takes the stage as the night’s Spotlight Artist.
Among those appearing: Jimmy Dickens, Vince Gill, Jamey Johnson, Spotlight Artist George Jones, Tanya Tucker
Oct. 1: The Perfect Country & Western Show
Opry Country Classics puts together the makings of the “Perfect Country & Western Show” based upon the lyrics of “You Never Even Called Me By My Name,” often dubbed the “Perfect Country & Western Song.” It’ll be a night of unforgettable classics about mamma, trucks, trains, prison, and, yes, getting drunk. With hits and awards in six decades and musical styles ranging from lush country ballads to Western Swing, Hall of Famer Ray Price is the perfect Spotlight Artist for the perfect Country & Western show.
Among those appearing: Spotlight Artist Ray Price
Fans can $AVE by purchasing a Fall Four-Pack for less than the price of three shows. For more information, visit opry.com or call 615-871-OPRY, asking for an Opry Country Classics Fall Four-Pack.